Tim Taranto's stellar season and a tireless performance in the AFL grand final saw him to a close win over Jeremy Cameron for the club's best and fairest award.
The tough-as-teak North Melbourne midfielder has highlighted why the Kangaroos recently re-signed him for a further three years.
Patrick Cripps is already an AFL superstar and his place in Carlton's history is guaranteed after a tight best-and-fairest count on Friday night.
Richmond will not match the offer for dual premiership player.
An email sent to AFLPA boss Paul Marsh on behalf of Darcy Vescio,Meg McDonald and other players asked for an independent scrutineer to be"present to finalise and communicate the result".
Tim Kelly highlighted why the Cats will want a major return for the star midfielder during trade negotiations with the Eagles and,possibly,the Dockers.
Brad Crouch has turned an injury-marred 2018 into a career-season claiming a first Malcolm Blight Medal as Adelaide's best and fairest winner.
Richmond veteran Shane Edwards and grand final sensation Marlion Pickett have recommitted at Punt Road.
Geelong great Gary Ablett has ended speculation about his AFL future,agreeing to play for the Cats again in what will be his last season.
The former Cricket Australia chief will join the Geelong board - and could be a future club president.
Essendon players are officially on leave and heading to various parts of the globe on holiday,but the club remains in the dark over the future of two of their stars.